Today was another beautiful winter day in the Pacific Northwest and a great day for a hike. We chose to hike to the Coal Creek Falls since the best months to view the falls are during the winter. This hike was just over 3 miles round trip, and was a challenging, solid uphill climb for Levi. Claire handled the climb no problem. The first half of the trail was the "cave hole trail" named after cave in holes that have occurred due to the coal mining in this area. The last 0.6 miles of the trail was a separate, much narrower trail to the actual falls.
The waterfall was beautiful, and well worth the hike with the kids to get there. The water was flowing strong and the noise from the falls was very peaceful. I believe the advice from our hiking book, that says these falls are not much to see in the summer though, when the creek slows to almost a drip. I recommend seeing the Coal Creek Falls in the winter months.
( Map and elevation graphic from MapMyRun www.mapmyrun.com )
Wide, well cared for and well used trail.
Claire, Jessica, and Levi
A steady climb uphill.
On the bridge at the Falls.
Coal Creek Falls
Jessica - Claire - Levi
The kids snack while admiring the waterfall.
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